Sr. Power Electronic Design Engineer

Analog Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in the electronic space propulsion industry seeks a Power Electronic Specialist. This role involves the design, testing, and quality assurance of power electronic systems. The company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovation in the satellite industry, with competitive compensation and equity in a developing venture.

Qualifications

• 5 – 25+ years related power design experience.
• Experience in high voltage power electronics is a plus.
• Good hands-on skills with soldering.

Responsibilities

• Designs DC/DC Power systems from selection to production.
• Evaluates and debugs embedded systems and products.
• Prepares product reports by analyzing information.

Skills

DC/DC Power Design

Power Electronics

PCB Design

Embedded Software Development

Test Software Development

Hands-on Skills

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

C/C++

Python

Oscilloscope

Job description

Position is with an early phase, well-funded electronic space propulsion Startup Company that has exciting, patented technology which will change the Satellite industry. They seek to add employee # 14 as a Power Electronic specialist to help them develop new products. This will be a key & high equity position.

Positionresponsibilities:

• Proven DC/DC Power Design experience includingtopology selection to production or Semiconductor Application Power Boardlayout & design. Power levels arefrom 200 – 1500Watts.
• Evaluates embedded systems, products, components, andapplications by designing and conducting test programs; Debugging existingembedded systems, and applying knowledge of power electronics.
• Confirms system’s and components’ capabilities bydesigning testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing andmodifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components;soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops embedded products by studying customerrequirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods andmaterials.
• Assures product quality by designing electricaltesting methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, andsummarizing information and trends.

RequiredQualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical with a 5 – 25+ years related power design experience (wide range).
• Experience in PCB design, experience using Altium.
• Experience in the design and test of high voltage power electronics is a plus.
• Developed embedded software using C/C++.
• Developed test software using python ⅔.
• Good hands-on skills like soldering and using oscilloscope.